US Visa rule: Travellers from 50 countries face $15,000 visa bond rule; new rules aim to curb overstays — full list Inside |

In a significant move to tighten immigration compliance, the US Department of State has announced that travellers from 50 countries may soon be required to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000 when applying for business (B1) and tourist (B2) visas. The policy, introduced under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, will apply…

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Energy markets explode: Crude hits $114, gas jumps 35% after Iran targets Gulf fuel sites

Global oil and natural gas prices surged sharply on Thursday after Iran launched fresh strikes on key energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed close to $114 per barrel, up from below $73 on the eve of the…

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